Ornithology Collection (#3)

Black Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Rev. W. Sergeantsons pair, first prize at Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester 1871, and Bristol 1872

Rook
LLM339494 Rook by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rook. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

A Pair of Turtle Doves (colour litho)
CHT176695 A Pair of Turtle Doves (colour litho) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Creator: John Gould
Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Male and female of the finch family, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Jackdaw, (Corvus monedula), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Great grey shrike and black-throated ant-shrike (female)
Purple-throated euphonia, Euphonia chlorotica, and green-winged saltator, Saltator similis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae, brown tall bird

Three White-fronted geese (Anser albifrons), standing side by side

Bruennichs guillemot (Uria lomvia), two birds perching on a rock, looking away

Carolina Parakeet, from Birds of America, 1829 (coloured engraving)
BAL5909 Carolina Parakeet, from Birds of America, 1829 (coloured engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: engraved by Robert Havell)

A Barbet (Himalayan blue-throated bird) Jahangir Period, Mughal, 1615
BAL4050 A Barbet (Himalayan blue-throated bird) Jahangir Period, Mughal, 1615 by Mansur (Ustad Mansur) (fl.c.1590-1630); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Indian, out of copyright

Hen, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of a hen. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Black-breasted snake eagle (black-chested snake eagle) (Circaetus pectoralis) in flight, immature, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa

Two Turquoisine Grass Parakeets - Side View

AUDUBON: OSPREY. Osprey, or Fish Hawk (Pandion haliaetus), by John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

AUDUBON: JUNCO, (1827). Northern Junco, or Snow Bird (Junco hymealis) by John James Audubon for his Birds of America
AUDUBON: JUNCO, (1827). Northern Junco, or Snow Bird (Junco hymealis) by John James Audubon for his " Birds of America, " 1827-38

AUDUBON: YELLOW CHAT, (1827-38). Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) by John James Audubon for his Birds of America
AUDUBON: YELLOW CHAT, (1827-38). Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) by John James Audubon for his " Birds of America, " 1827-38

AUDUBON: BLUE JAY. Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) by John J. Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Long-eared owl, historical artwork
Long-eared owl. Historical artwork of a long-eared owl (Asio otus). This owl inhabits woodland near open country throughout the northern hemisphere. It feeds on rodents and smaller birds

Merlin, historical artwork
Merlin. Historical artwork of a merlin (Falco columbarius), a small falcon. This bird of prey inhabits moorland and heaths in northern Europe

Male pintail (Anas acuta). This duck is widespread throughout northern Europe and Asia and North America. It inhabits wetland areas and feeds on plant material extracted from the lake bottom

AUDUBON: CROW. Fish crow (Corvus ossifragus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

REDDISH EGRET, or Purple Heron (Ardea rufescens): lithograph, 1858, after John James Audubon

NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD (Mimus polyglottos). Lithograph, 1858, after John James Audubon

AUDUBON: HUMMINGBIRD. Black-throated mango (or mangrove) hummingbird, from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: HUMMINGBIRD. Ruby-throated hummingbird, from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: THRASHER. Brown thrasher, also known as Ferruginous thrush (Toxostoma rufum), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: TITMOUSE. Tufted Titmouse (Parus bicolor), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: SISKIN. Pine siskin (Carduelis pinus), from John James Audubons The Birds of America, 1827-1838

Sanderling - Cornwall - UK
DAC-372 Sanderling Cornwall - UK Calidris alba David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

King Duck (Somateria Spectabilis) (hand-coloured litho)
1772813 King Duck (Somateria Spectabilis) (hand-coloured litho) by Gould, John (1804-81) (after); eThe Devonshire Collections

Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, adult with rabbit prey. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of

Silver-grey Dorking hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by O.F. Cresswell and first prize winner at Ashford, second prize winner at Birmingham 1872

Japanese bantams, black bantams and Pekin bantams. Mrs. Woodcocks Japanese white bantams, first prize at Crystal Palace 1872. E. Cambridges black bantams, cup winner at Bristol 1873. H. B

Pied currawong, Strepera graculina (Noisy crow, Corvus strepera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Green-throated carib, Eulampis holosericeus. Male adult
Green-throated carib, Eulampis holosericeus (Trochilus holosericeus). Male adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons

White-eared hummingbird, Hylocharis leucotis (Trochilus leucotis). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds, Edinburgh

Upper and lower views of the skull of a dodo. Lithograph from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848

Side view of the skull of a dodo. Lithograph from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848

Shoebilled stork, 1861 (colour litho)
1065183 Shoebilled stork, 1861 (colour litho) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Zoological Sketches by Philip Lutley Sclater, published in 1861)

Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper)
5670972 Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

The Great Tit, The Crested Tit, The Coal Tit, The Marsh Tit, The Bearded Tit, The Blue Tit (chromolitho)
3623063 The Great Tit, The Crested Tit, The Coal Tit, The Marsh Tit, The Bearded Tit, The Blue Tit (chromolitho) by Lydon

Spotted Pardalote (Pardalotus Punctatus ) (hand-coloured litho)
1772830 Spotted Pardalote (Pardalotus Punctatus ) (hand-coloured litho) by Gould, John (1804-81) (after); eThe Devonshire Collections

Eider Duck (Somateria Mollissima) (hand-coloured litho)
1772737 Eider Duck (Somateria Mollissima) (hand-coloured litho) by Gould, John (1804-81) (after); eThe Devonshire Collections

Rocky Mountain Plover, 1836. Creator: Robert Havell
Rocky Mountain Plover, 1836

Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Rocky Mountain Anteater, and Female Golden-winged Warbler

Dartford Warblers, 1887, (1942). Creator: Johannes Keulemans
Dartford Warblers, 1887, (1942). Pair of warblers, from " Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands" by Thomas Powys, 4th Baron Lilford

Oyster-Catcher - Haemat opus ostral egus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Oyster-Catcher - Haemat opus ostral egus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

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Ornithology, the study of birds, has captivated artists and scientists alike throughout history. From the exquisite paintings of Carel Fabritius' "The Goldfinch" to Jonathan Couch's meticulous illustrations in Cornwall before 1870, these works have allowed us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of avian species. One such stunning depiction is the lithograph of the American Flamingo by John James Audubon in 1858. This vibrant artwork showcases the elegance and grace of these magnificent creatures as they stand tall on one leg. In another scene, we see two Curlew Sandpipers wading through water, their beaks pecking at unseen treasures beneath its surface. Their side view gives us a glimpse into their delicate movements and intricate feeding habits. The Robin Redbreast, with its distinctive red breastplate, symbolizes resilience and warmth during colder months. Its presence brings joy to many gardens across different regions. The Red Kite takes flight above our heads with its majestic wingspan. These birds are known for their scavenging abilities and can often be seen soaring effortlessly through open skies. A group of Long-tailed Tits perches together on a branch, forming an adorable display of camaraderie among feathered friends. Their fluffy plumage adds charm to any natural setting they inhabit. Meanwhile, the Wandering Albatross commands attention with its grandeur; this large white bird possesses black feathers at the end of its expansive wings – truly a sight to behold when gliding over vast oceans. Sadly extinct now is the Mauritian Dodo - a compact bird characterized by its curved brown bill and brown feet. A reminder that conservation efforts are crucial in preserving our avian companions for future generations. Moving away from wild species towards domesticated ones; we encounter Silver Spangled Hamburgh chickens strutting proudly amidst farm life – their striking plumage catching everyone's eye while they peck at the ground.